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Al-Erian Confident SCAF Will Handover Power by June

Discussing the new Parliament, Freedom and Justice Party Vice Chariman and MP Dr. Essam el Erian described it as reflective of the Egyptian people's will and integrity. He stated: "The Parliament's main priority includes achieving freedom and justice for all of Egypt in addition to focusing on health, education and services"..

Al-Garf: New Constitution and Economy Top FJP Legislative Agenda

Freedom and Justice Party's MP, Aza Garf stated that the parliament's top priority lies in choosing the Constituent Assembly which will draft the new constitution...

Beltagy: We Will Celebrate Our Revolution, Pursue Its Remaining Goals

MP Dr. Mohamed Beltagy from the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP), confirmed, that the former People's Assembly could not be described as a legitimate parliament since most of its members came through rigged elections, and therefore failed to genuinely represent the Egyptian people...

PA Speaker Katatni Announces Elected Deputies

Newly elected People's Assembly Speaker, Dr. Saad Katatni, announced MP Ashraf Thabet (Professional seat) from the Nour Party as the Deputy PA Speaker after receiving 429 votes...

FJP Elects Hussein Ibrahim Majority Leader

The Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) Parliamentary Commission nominated – during its first meeting on Sunday afternoon – Dr. Mohamed Saad Katatni as the party's candidate for the Speaker of Parliament post, and Hussein Ibrahim, a member of the FJP Executive Office, as leader of the party's parliamentary commission...

FJP Approves Nominations for Parliamentary Committees Chairmanships

Mr. Hussein Mohamed Ibrahim, the newly appointed head of the Freedom and Justice Party's parliamentary bloc, stated that the bloc approved nominations for the various committees in parliament which have been proposed by the Executive Bureau during its meeting on Sunday. Proposals were made after consultation with a number of parties and parliamentary blocs, while some other committees are still being negotiated...

MB Statement on Announcement of Egyptian Parliamentary Elections Final Results

Now that parliamentary elections have reached the end of the proverbial race track, and the final results have been announced, it is time for swelling hearts to subside, for tensions to recede and disappear, and for everyone to express respect for the will of the people and to thank the great Egyptian people for taking part in this marathon election, and for insisting on turning out to cast their votes as they felt the precious value of each vote and witnessed the integrity of the electoral process...

FJP Elects Hussein Ibrahim as Head of Parliamentary Majority

The Freedom and Justice Party (FJP), announced the appointing of Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim as Chairman of the party's parliamentary's bloc deeming him the head of the parliamentary's majority...

FJP Executive Office Accepts Katatni Resignation From Secretary-General Post

Dr. Mohamed Morsi, Chairman of the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP), stated that the party’s Executive Office accepted – during a meeting today – the request made by Dr. Mohamed Saad Katatni, FJP Secretary General, not to continue in this capacity if elected as the People's Assembly Speaker...

Final Results of People's Assembly Elections, FJP Press Release #54

The High Judicial Elections Commission (HJEC) has announced the final results for the Egyptian People’s Assembly elections, which lasted 55 days and witnessed outstanding, positive participation by the Egyptian people, who bravely challenged and overcome all the obstacles and difficulties that aimed to disrupt their march and hijack their choice of democracy as the beginning of the path of peaceful transition of power in Egypt...

MB Chairman: Parliament Should Oversee Military Budget

During an interview with TV presenter Wael Ibrashi, in ‘Al-Haqiqa’ (The Truth) program, on ‘Dream 2’ satellite channel, Friday evening, Dr. Mohamed Badie, Chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), said that the MB are pondering the intricate details and strategies of how to best achieve real progress and rejuvenation for Egypt...

FJP MPs Draw up Features of National Economy Rejuvenation

Freedom and Justice Party MPs reaffirmed that the party’s priorities, with respect to the economy, is the elimination of financial corruption, providing job opportunities for the unemployed, economic development, solving problems that affect the citizens – especially the gas crisis, and increasing foreign currency resources – especially revenues from tourism and the Suez Canal, as well as addressing gaps in economic legislation that drive away investment...

Sudanese Officials Vow to Expand Trade With Egypt During Meeting With FJP

During a meeting held in Aswan between Sudanese officials and representatives from the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP), Sudan's Minister of Trade Othman Al-Shereef praised the strong ties and relationship between Egypt and Sudan they enjoyed throughout history...

Ennahda Movement Hosts FJP Women Delegation in Tunisia

Rashid Ghanoushi, Chairman of the Tunisian Islamist Ennahda movement, received Eng. Kamelia Helmy, a member of the Freedom and Justice Party's (FJP) Executive Bureau and Head of the International Islamic Women's Committee and Sayeda Mahmoud Secretary General o the FJP's women's committee in South Cairo and Head researcher for the International Islamic Women's Committee...

Beltagy: We Will Take to Tahrir on Jan 25 to Commemorate Revolution and Demand Full Power Handover to Civilians

Dr. Mohamed Beltagy, member of the Freedom and Justice Party's (FJP) Executive Bureau and FJP Secretary General in Cairo explained that he will take to Tahrir square next January 25 for four main reasons...

In Meeting with FJP, Finland's Ambassador Says his Country Aims at Stronger Relations With the New Egypt

Freedom and Justice Party Chairman (FJP), Dr. Mohamed Morsi, met Tuesday January 17, with Roberto Tenzy, Finland's Ambassador to Cairo where they exchanged views regarding the political scene in Egypt and the party's outlook regarding the drafting of the constitution and the presidential elections...

Badie to US Ambassador: Actions Not Words Will Help US Restore Its Credibility in Muslim World

Dr. Mohamed Badie, Chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), met with Mrs.Anne Patterson, U.S. ambassador in Cairo, Wednesday morning. The meeting was attended by Dr. Mahmoud Hussein, MB Secretary General, and Mr. Donald Bloom, Economic and Political Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy...

Katatni: FJP Supports Press Freedom

Secretary General of the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP), Dr. Saad Katatni asserted that the party fully supports the freedom of press. He said in a press statement Wednesday that the Egyptian people suffered decades of repression and this will no longer be the case...

Political Islam and Democracy, by German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle

In an opinion article, Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle addresses the role of Islamic political parties in the changes underway in North Africa and the Arab world...

After Meeting With IMF Representatives, FJP: Gov't Will Focus on Economic Development, Not Borrowing

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation met Tuesday January 17 with representatives of the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) economic team. The meeting discussed the IMF's view on the nature of the current relationship with the Egyptian government, which began - at the request of the government - new talks with the IMF for a loan of $3.2 billion...